Book description
For over 40 years Star Trek has made a phenomenal cultural impact.
Now more popular than ever - J. J. Abrams' reinvented Star Trek movie
was one of the box office hits of 2009, grossing 5 million worldwide -
the 'franchise' continues to have cultural, social and political
resonance around the world.
Star Trek has changed not just the way we look at space but also our
own world. It gave the culture a lexicon of catchphrases, from
"Beam me up, Scotty" to Dr McCoy's many complaints beginning
"I'm a doctor, not a [...]!" Much of the 'future' technology
depicted on Star Trek has come to feature in everyday life, from the
communicator-like mobile phone to computer touch screens now taken for
granted. Many of the world's most prominent scientists were inspired
to pursue their careers (as were many writers and artists) due to an
early exposure to Star Trek. In A Brief Guide to Star Trek, expert
Brian J Robb charts the rise and rise of the show and explores its
impact our culture.
